Paula is a 38-year-old administrative assistant. She visits the medical assistant at ABC Company’s health office. During the interview, Paula explains that she has been waking up at night with pain in both wrists. Paula also states that the wrist pain becomes worse after she has been working on the computer. Paula says she has been using wrist supports but they do not seem to help. The medical assistant refers Paula to the physician.1. The diagnosis is carpal tunnel syndrome. Name the nerves and bones involved in this disorder.2. Explain the test that will be done to confirm the diagnosis.3. Describe the symptoms that occur in carpal tunnel syndrome.4. What is the treatment for this disorder?

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Paula is a 38-year-old administrative assistant. She visits the medical assistant at ABC Company’s health office. During the interview, Paula explains that she has been waking up at night with pain in both wrists. Paula also states that the wrist pain becomes worse after she has been working on the computer. Paula says she has been using wrist supports but they do not seem to help. The medical assistant refers Paula to the physician.
1. The diagnosis is carpal tunnel syndrome. Name the nerves and bones involved in this disorder.
2. Explain the test that will be done to confirm the diagnosis.
3. Describe the symptoms that occur in carpal tunnel syndrome.
4. What is the treatment for this disorder?

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